International Freshman Students

Admissions Process and Requirements

Learn more below about application requirements for freshman admission, important deadlines, submitting your transcripts and English language proficiency. Any student who has completed a secondary degree from outside of the United States must apply for international admission into the undergraduate degree program.

Requirements

Benedictine University reviews applications holistically. All required documents must be submitted in order for an applicant’s file to be considered complete and for an admission review.

A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 (iBT) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Band Score of 6.5.

We will also accept an ACT Composite of 21 or the SAT Composite of 1060 in lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS.

A foreign credit evaluation of your secondary school records from Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, or World Education Services must be submitted.

Submit official transcripts from all U.S. high schools, colleges and/or universities attended (if applicable).

Provide evidence of financial support showing you have a minimum of $36,200 per year to cover tuition and living expenses. An official bank statement or letter of financial support issued by a financial institution must be submitted.

A photocopy of your identification page in your passport (valid 6 months into the future).

It is strongly recommended that all required paperwork be submitted at least six (6) months in advance from the time you plan to enroll. To be guaranteed consideration for admission, ALL application materials must be received by:

Fall Semester: July 1

Spring Semester: November 15

3. Transcripts and Test Scores for International Students

Learn More

Now that you are ready to take your first steps toward becoming a Redhawk, we need some basic information from you so that an admissions counselor can reach out to you to provide the best possible responses to your inquiry and discuss requirements and next steps. Please fill out the form below or contact us at (602) 888-5500 or mesa@ben.edu.

Freshman Fridays

Chat with a faculty member for your major. Get a financial aid assessment tailored to your needs. Meet other students. Check out beautiful downtown Mesa.

Every Friday, we make time to meet with students like you who are preparing for their college experience. Schedule your visit today and find out more about what makes BenU Mesa a place where you can grow as a person while you prepare to lead in your career.

What to expect during your visit:

A campus tour given by one of our current students

The opportunity to meet the faculty and Student Life staff who help to make the BenU Mesa experience unique

Admitted Student Day

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Check in, Resource Fair and Continental Breakfast
Student will also have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff, pay their deposit and make an appointment with their advisor to register for Fall courses

10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Steps to Becoming a Redhawk
Students will learn about the net steps in their admission's process

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Campus Tour of BenU Mesa and downtown Mesa
Students and families will tour each of our buildings and take a ride on the light rail to get the full BenU Mesa student experience

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.Still Have Questions?
Students and families can visit with additional departments to get any last minute questions answered. Students may also pay their deposit and make an appointment to meet with their advisor to register for fall courses

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Class Time
Students who signed up to shadow a class will need to meet in the main lobby of Gillett Hall to be escorted to their assigned classroom.

Freshman Fridays

Chat with a faculty member for your major. Get a financial aid assessment tailored to your needs. Meet other students. Check out beautiful downtown Mesa.

Every Friday, we make time to meet with students like you who are preparing for their college experience. Schedule your visit today and find out more about what makes BenU Mesa a place where you can grow as a person while you prepare to lead in your career.

What to expect during your visit:

A campus tour given by one of our current students

The opportunity to meet the faculty and Student Life staff who help to make the BenU Mesa experience unique

PANEL DISCUSSION TOPIC:
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